The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 43: The Departed Soul

Chapter 43: The Departed Soul

The Ninth Prince saved her and even brought the imperial physician and some elixirs.

How should one interpret this gesture?

Since Nanli’s injuries were not severe, the final decision was left to the Dowager, who placed the Resurrection Pill aside, allowing Nanli to make her own choice upon awakening.

Lady Shen stayed behind to keep watch, and soon everyone dispersed.

After a night had passed, Chu Shuo also woke up. However, as soon as he opened his eyes, he rushed into Aunt Qian’s arms, crying and saying that he was hungry.

At that moment, Aunt Qian hadn’t noticed anything amiss and quickly ordered the maidservants to prepare some food. Little did she know that Chu Shuo didn’t use chopsticks and instead reached out with his hand.

"Chuo’er, use the chopsticks. What’s wrong with you?" Aunt Qian exclaimed.

Chu Shuo, with something in his mouth, stared blankly at Aunt Qian, seemingly contemplating what chopsticks were.

But he was too hungry and paid no attention to anyone as he stuffed the pastry into his mouth.

Only now did Aunt Qian realize that something was wrong with Chu Shuo.

Unfortunately, Nanli hadn’t awakened yet, and she didn’t know whom to ask about Chu Shuo’s condition.

Fortunately, Xie Beihan had arrived early to visit Chu shuo, and Aunt Qian finally found someone to confide in, expressing her concerns about Chu Shuo.

After filling his stomach, Chu Shuo immediately pestered the maidservants to play horse-riding, causing them to feel embarrassed.

"Ah Chuo!" Xie Beihan entered the room and pulled Chu Shuo aside to sit down. "What’s the matter with you?"

Chu Shuo looked at him with innocent and clear eyes. "Are you going to ride horses too? You’re not allowed to compete with me. I’m the first!"

Xie Beihan’s heart trembled. This seemed like the behavior of a child of a few years old.

How did Chu Shuo become like this?! Having read many books in recent days, a sudden realization struck him, and he said, "Could it be... you’ve lost your soul?"

According to the books, a person who lost their soul would behave like a fool.

"You’ve been studying hard," a slender figure walked in, and it was Nanli.

Her complexion was slightly pale, and her left hand was wrapped in gauze. However, after a night of rest, her vitality had recovered.

Following her were Chu Hanlin and Lady Shen. When they heard the news, they were all shocked. "How did he lose his soul?"

"It was taken away," Nanli said, her expression darkening. "I’m sorry, Aunt Qian, I couldn’t protect Second Brother."

Although Aunt Qian was heartbroken, she didn’t blame Nanli in her words. "It has nothing to do with you. It’s that despicable person who dared to steal my son’s soul."

Chu Shuo saw Nanli and his eyes lit up. He immediately pulled her hand and proudly showed her off to Xie Beihan. "I have a sister, see!"

Xie Beihan’s eyes turned slightly red.

Chu Shuo had boasted to him in the same way before. He smiled, looking more pitiful than crying, and nodded. "I see. I envy you."

Chu Shuo grinned happily, and after Nanli sat down, he went to fetch some delicious food and piled it in front of her.

Nanli’s heart felt a tinge of bitterness.

Chu Hanlin asked the crucial question, "Can we retrieve his soul and reunite it with his body?"

"We can," Nanli nodded. "But the person who took away his soul must possess considerable ability. Summoning the soul would be useless, so we have to find it ourselves within seven days."

A person has three souls and seven spirits. If they are separated from the body for too long, their vitality will gradually dissipate, making it impossible to return to the body.

Aunt Qian trembled as she spoke, "So, if we can’t find it within seven days, then... Shuo’er... will remain like this forever?"

"Aunt Qian, rest assured, I will definitely help Second Brother recover," Nanli assured her, her face devoid of worry.

"Thank you, I trust you Sixth Miss," Aunt Qian said.

Subsequently, Nanli inquired about Chu Shuo’s birth details.

Curiously, Chu Hanlin asked, "But isn’t it impossible to summon spirits? Why are we asking about his birth details?"

Nanli didn’t rush to answer, instead looking towards Xie Beihan.

"Do you happen to know why?" Xie Beihan sighed and couldn’t help scratching his head, appearing perplexed.

"Little Sixth Sister, I don’t know." He had been tirelessly studying, but his memory was lacking, often forgetting certain texts.

Nanli asked Madam Shen to help her remove the bandage on her left hand, so she could apply her specially made medicine and expedite the healing process of her wound.

Without lifting her head, she explained, "Earlier, that person used Second Brother to nourish the soul. I thought it was because Second Brother possessed the body of a child. However, he took Second Brother’s soul last night, and it made me realize that the residual soul and Second Brother must share the same birth details. Therefore, that person intends to merge Second Brother’s soul with the residual soul, aiding the residual soul in a miraculous rebirth."

Xie Beihan widened his eyes, as if he had come across such a passage before, and quickly said, "Yes, indeed, if they share the same birth details, it can indeed be done."

Chu Hanlin furrowed his brow, "If they merge, won’t Second Brother’s soul be unable to return to his body?"

Nanli nodded, "That can be true."

Lady Shen assisted Nanli in applying the medicine, and only when her mind was finally stabilized did she tremulously say, "Li’er, you must save him."

She had long treated her other four siblings as her own, especially Chu Shuo, who was sweet-tongued and obedient.

He was her favorite.

Xie Beihan pursed his lips and couldn’t help but say, "There are so many people who share the same birth details as Ah-Shuo."

Discovering the true identity of the residual soul was proving to be quite difficult.

Aunt Qian hadn’t expected the situation to be so complicated and felt herself on the verge of fainting.

Nanli glanced at her and said, "You underestimate me. The residual soul originally had four strands, and I specifically extracted one strand. By simply asking it, we will know who it is."

However, the remaining strand of soul still needed some nurturing, otherwise, it would remain unresponsive.

"Little Sixth Sister, you can communicate with spirits?" Xie Beihan exclaimed in surprise.

"Probably," Nanli nodded.

Chu Hanlin felt uneasy once again.

His daughter knew everything, highlighting his own incompetence.

She must have had a difficult time while away, which led her to acquire these skills. He exchanged a glance with Lady Shen and understood that his wife shared the same thoughts.

Nanli hadn’t considered all of this.

She planned to seclude herself for three days to nurture the remaining strand of soul.

However, before secluding herself, Lady Shen presented her with a Resurrection, saying, "This was sent by the Ninth Prince. Due to its immense value, your grandmother left it aside, waiting for you to decide."

Nanli, being knowledgeable in medicine, naturally understood the rarity of the Kunlun Snow Lotus.

She had only exhausted her profound energy and would recover after a night’s rest. It was incredibly generous of Ye Siheng to send her such a precious pill. "Mother, why was it the Ninth Prince who came to assist me last night?"

Before entering the passage in the east of the city, she deliberately left behind a paper crane to guide Chu Hanlin and his men to find her.

She hadn’t expected Ye Siheng to be the one to arrive in the end. He had been tormented by the malevolent energy, rendering him unable to stand, so how could he have stood up last night?

Lady Shen replied, "The Ninth Prince happened to be in the east of the city. When he saw you suddenly disappear, everyone was stunned. Fortunately, the Ninth Prince was quick to leave the city, or else..."

Recalling Nanli’s appearance when she returned last night, she couldn’t help but choke up.